Primark East Ham

Primark is one of the UK’s most successful clothing retailers with over 220 stores in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Employing 36,000 people with a turnover of £2.7 billion, Primark has occupied a prime position on the British high street over the past decade. The project involved the construction of a two storey extension to Primark’s existing store. Structural changes were made to accommodate new goods and customer lift shafts. Additional escalator pits were also dug out for future development. A new service yard and goods loading area was also constructed. Total floor area was increased by 35,828ft2 over two floors comprising both retail space and storage areas. The architects wanted a heating system that provided comfortable and uniform heating across large areas without encroaching on the retail space. Underfloor heating matched these requirements perfectly and it quickly became the preferred choice for this project.